Full-Time Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty

January 13, 2023 22:09

This is a summary of benefits only. For details and requirements, please ask Human Resources for the plan document, ECCAAUP collective bargaining agreement (CBA), employee handbook, or other documentation.

Summary of Benefits

Benefit	Cost	Eligible	About the Plan
Medical Insurance	College and employee contribute.	1^st of the month after date of hire	Hospital and medical services through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (CBA 16.3.3)
Dental Insurance	College contributes cost of Individual coverage under Base Plan towards all plans and coverage levels. Employees pay difference.	1^st of the month after date of hire	Diagnostic, preventive and restorative services through Delta Dental of Mass. (CBA 16.3.3)
Vision Plan	100% Employee Paid	1^st of the month after date of hire	Vision services and eyewear through EyeMed.
Short Term Disability	College pays 100%	After three months of qualifying service	Following two weeks of disability, the College continues to pay 100% of salary up to 180 calendar days in any 24-month period. Coordinates with state-mandated benefits. See Leaves of Absence and Time Off webpage for more information. (CBA 14.1.2)
Long Term Disability	College pays 100%	After six months of qualifying service	Following six months of disability, a monthly income of 60% base salary up to max. benefit. Duration is based on age at disability for a bona fide leave as defined by the plan.
Group Life Insurance	College pays 100%	After one year of employment	Life Insurance equal to twice base annual salary, to a maximum of $700,000. At ages 70 & 75 the coverage amount is reduced. (CBA 16.6)
403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan	100% voluntary contribution	Upon Employment	Faculty member may contribute on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica.
Retirement Plans	College contributes 9% of Salary Employee contributes 3% of salary	After one year	403(b) Annuity Plan: Faculty member must contribute (condition of employment) on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica. (CBA 16.2.3)
Flexible Spending Accounts	Employee pays 100%	1^st of the month after date of hire	Pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Subsidized Parking	College subsidizes the pooled cost	Eligible on date of hire.	College subsidizes pooled cost at Boston Common Garage. Not eligible if receiving benefit under subsidized transit plan. (CBA 16.14)
Transportation Benefit	College subsidizes up to $42.25 per month	Upon Employment	College subsidizes up to $42.25 of public transit orders on WageWorks. Alternately can elect Blue Bikes' annual subscription 100% covered by Emerson. Not eligible if participating in subsidized parking. (CBA 16.15)
Tuition Benefit For Faculty Member	College pays 100%	Next Registration	Up to 4 credits per semester for Emerson courses (CBA 16.10)
Tuition Benefit for Spouse	College pays 100%	Next Registration	Up to 4 credits per semester for Emerson courses (CBA 16.10)
Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child at Emerson College	College pays 100%	After two years of service	If accepted into Emerson College, full tuition for any of the College’s degree programs (CBA 16.10)
Tuition Benefit for Employee's child at other colleges	College pays $2000	After two years	Emerson reimburses tuition paid to another accredited college. (CBA 16.10)
Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child through Tuition Exchange	Varies by Institution	After two years, may apply for scholarship	If awarded a TE scholarship, child may attend a participating institution with free or reduced admission.
COBRA	Employee pays 100%	Upon termination of employment or qualifying event	Continuation of health and dental for employee and/or covered dependents (CBA 16.5.3)
Employee Assistance Program	College pays 100%	Upon Employment	Evaluation/referrals; family/emotional issues; child & elder care, etc.

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Faculty Members, their spouses, and dependents are responsible for any tax consequences resulting from benefits received by them from the College. (i.e. graduate courses)

Summary of Benefits

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